1. Bomb squad robots were used to detonate a suspicious backpack in Portland on Monday morning. The backpack was left near a utility pole on Washington Ave. A technician in a bomb suit was later able to inspect the contents and deem it not to be a threat. (WGME)
2. Kayla Rench, the mother of the child hit by wire at the monster truck show in Topsham, told WMTW he is ok. According to Topsham police, several people were treated for minor injuries on scene and two people were taken to hospitals. (WMTW)
3. X has formalized its policy to allow users to post consensual adult content, provided it is appropriately labeled. X restricts such content for children and for adult users who opt out of viewing it, and prohibits content promoting exploitation, nonconsent, objectification, sexualization, or harm to minors. The platform’s stance contrasts with other social media platforms. (JN)
4. Spotify users will see a price increase for the second time in less than a year. The Premium individual plan will go from $10.99 to $11.99 per month. The Premium Family plan, which provides access for up to six members a household, is going up by $3, from $16.99 to $19.99 per month. The company kept its student plan price in place at $5.99. (Variety)
5. Cheese Day – Cheese can be enjoyed in so many ways. What’s your favorite type of cheese? Grilled cheese sandwich? Brie cheese?
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